Salem Valley Veterinary Clinic’s Dentistry service is searching for a Certified Veterinary Technician who is proficient in administering and monitoring anesthesia. Certification is required for this position.

Role and Responsibilities

The ideal team member will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience devoted mainly to dental/anesthesia/operating room scenarios is preferable. This position would be a great fit for someone who enjoys advanced surgical/anesthetic cases and finds the idea of actively participating in creating individual anesthetic protocols for patients with various comorbidities exciting and fulfilling (VTS candidates welcome and supported!).

In addition to general dentistry, we provide endodontics, orthodontics, facial reconstruction, oncologic surgery, and so much more; we are also expanding to offer minimally-invasive ear, nose, and throat procedures. Zoo, exotic, and equine anesthesia opportunities will be available, interest in these areas would be considered a plus but is not required or preferred.

The dentistry service at Salem Valley Veterinary clinic currently serves clients in a radius of greater than three hours, providing a large and varied caseload that never gets dull. The clinic also houses the only Cone-Beam CT scanner in the state and actively participates in clinical trials and product development on the bleeding edge of veterinary dentistry. We take pride in the services we can offer, but we also value quality of life. Our clinic is open Monday through Friday with no evening or weekend hours and no on-call shifts; patients that require hospitalization are transferred to one of several nearby facilities if necessary. A four-day work week is available if desired.

We have a long-standing and solid reputation within our community. We have large goals tucked away in a small package and offer a large potential for further growth. The ideal candidate would enjoy being a part of the process and having a voice as we further develop the service. Have great ideas about what a unicorn-job would entail? We want to hear and implement those ideas.

Overall, we are seeking a certified technician who would mainly work as one of three CVT’s that monitor anesthesia for our dental procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids
• Assists the Veterinarian in medical, surgical, and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery
• Cares for all surgical materials; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery
• Comfortable reading ECG’s during anesthesia
• Provides compassionate care to patients and clients
• Keeps accurate medical records in accordance with hospital policy
• Prepares and maintains dental suite for procedures
• Performs physical assessments and records observations
• Prepares estimates for procedures and discusses financial commitments with clients
• Filling prescriptions and working with controlled substances as needed
• Explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions

Qualifications and Education Requirements

CVT or legal equivalent required

*Must be proficient in monitoring and administering anesthesia as you will be doing this daily!

Preferred Skills

In addition to being able to fulfill all requirements of a certified veterinary technician in an operatory setting, some specific necessary skills include, but are not limited too:

• Comfort with basic aspects of medical recordkeeping.
• As the advocate for our patients, an eye for detail regarding patient care is a must.
• Proficiency in setting up common anesthetic equipment.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and venous/arterial catheter placement.
• Comfort with various methods of intubation in different species.
• At least a basic grasp of advanced anesthesia monitoring concepts, local and regional blocks, and CRI management.
• A self-driven work ethic as well as strong organizational and communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, CT 06420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person